Japanese Kanji

kou

stumble · fall down · wrestle

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONコウkou
  • ONキョウkyou
  • KUNすねsune

Meaning

Stumble, fall down, wrestle.

跤 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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